Exhilarating, Crackling Evening of Orchestral Music
Fairfax Symphony includes a U.S premier.
Symphony Music
Changes coming to Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton
Creative reuse of current vacant structures and new Ox Road streetscape on the way.
Workhouse changes
‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ in Lorton
Light-hearted musical mystery with vital audience participation at Workhouse Arts Center
Workhouse theater
Timeless and Enduring
“The Nutcracker” returns to Center for the Arts: live and with new glories.
Nutcracker
Inspiring Young People in Creative Learning Activities
Fairfax Symphony named a Dominion ArtStar
With more than five decades as an honored symphony, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) adds 2021 Dominion Energy ArtStar to its accolades.
Workhouse Arts Center Hosts Mardi Gras Celebration
Family-friendly in-person and virtual events including drive-thru parade and decoration contest
No need to make a trip to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras this year.
Fun for the Brave at Workhouse Arts Center
“Nightmare Alley,” Northern Virginia’s First-Ever Haunted Drive-Thru
The ever-enterprising Workhouse Arts Center is bringing the upcoming Halloween season thrills with its “’Nightmare Alley’, the first immersive, completely contactless drive-thru Halloween experience in the region,” said Joseph Wallen, Director of Performing Arts at the Workhouse.
ARTSFAIRFAX Provides Emergency Relief and Recovery Grants
"As we move into Phase 2 of openings, the arts community is still suffering the economic impacts of COVID-19," said Linda S. Sullivan, President & CEO of ARTSFAIRFAX.
Drive-in Movie Theater Opens in Lorton
Workhouse Arts Center opening family-friendly entertainment.
Adapting to the special circumstances of COVID-19 with the need for social distancing, the Workhouse Arts Center will be presenting movie entertainment for the whole family.
’The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ Comes to Lorton
Fun, immersive musical mystery arriving at the Workhouse Arts Center.
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Dance and Live Music Take Center Stage at Workhouse Arts Center
‘Winter Music and Dance Festival’ from Next Reflex Dance Collective.
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Pairing the Classic and the New in Fairfax City
Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” with violin virtuoso Daniel Hope at the Center for the Arts.
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For Season Opening: ‘Shades of Autumn’ in Annandale
Virginia Chamber Orchestra opens its 49th season.
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Love and Celebration of Books
‘Fall for the Book’ includes book prize for immigrant writers who illuminate the human experience.
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Musical Night with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ in Lorton
Broadway smash sci-fi musical comes to the Workhouse Arts Center.
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‘Music in the Life of Eisenhower’ on Annandale Stage
Musical commemoration of upcoming 75th anniversary of D-Day by Virginia Chamber Orchestra and special guest performers.
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Sparkling Wit and Magical Love Potion in Fairfax
Virginia Opera brings ‘The Elixir of Love’ to the Center for the Arts.
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Guest Violinist at Mason Stage
Chee-Yun joins Fairfax Symphony Orchestra for a performance at the Center for the Arts.
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Holiday Season with ‘Man of La Mancha’ in Lorton
Workhouse presents the musical for its holiday season production.
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Holiday Story of Redemption and Love in Falls Church
Providence Players present Rob Zapple’s adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol.’
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A Show to Blow You Away in Fairfax
Family Series Performances bring ‘Mutts Gone Nuts’ to Center for the Arts on Thanksgiving weekend.
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Season Opening with Mozart and Beethoven in Annandale
Virginia Chamber Orchestra features renowned soloist Brian Ganz.
ARTSFAIRFAX to Present Arts Awards
Event recognizes extraordinary contributions of artists and arts organization and those who support the arts.
‘Fall for the Book’ Festival Returns
Book festival connecting readers with national and local authors.
Gleeful Look Back in Lorton to 1980s Musical Era
“Rock of Ages” takes the stage at Workhouse Arts Center.
Angelika Theater Hosts International Film Festival in Fairfax City
The NOVA Festival will take place over two weeks, from April 1 to April 14.
Mystery and Magical Dreams at George Mason University Stage
Virginia Opera presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Autumn Thrills and Chills at the Workhouse Arts Center
Workhouse presents two thrilling October events with plenty of Halloween haunting specters.
Haunted house
Celebrating Beethoven
Fairfax Symphony, Fairfax Choral Society and Music and Arts Chorus at Mason stage.
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Blending the Modern with the Nostalgic
Virginia Chamber Orchestra’s presents “America’s Musical Keepsakes.”
Virginia Chamber Orchestra
Experience Arts from Around the World at George Mason University
India’s ‘Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue’ at the Center for the Arts.
Contemporary performing arts from India is heading to the Center for the Arts.
Dramatic, Suspenseful, Colorful
“The Magic Marksman” from Virginia Opera at Fairfax’s Center for the Arts.
“It’s a suspenseful thriller, with passionate romance and the struggle between good and evil.” That is how Adam Turner, principal conductor, Virginia Opera, described “The Magic Marksman,” the Opera’s next offering at the Center for the Arts.
‘A Christmas Carol’ Comes to Lorton
A one actor performance on Dec. 3 at Workhouse Arts Center
Nationally known John Hardy will be performing his one-actor adaption of Charles Dickens’ iconic “A Christmas Carol” at the Workhouse Arts Center. “Even though it is the same story as the book, the experience of actually watching an actor move through the events of a play is vastly different than simply hearing the story or reading the book. I get entirely caught up in the story as I am doing the play, and the audience goes right along with me,” said Hardy.
Small Plates Choreography Festival Returning to Workhouse Arts Center
The Workhouse facility “supports the idea of short, small dance works presented together. It’s an intimate environment, conducive to a personal feedback experience with the audience,” said Beth Elliott of Northern Virginia Community College. Continuing its role as a locally-based incubator venue for Northern Virginia, the Workhouse Arts Center will be presenting the “Small Plates Choreography Festival.”
‘Rocky Horror Show’ Comes to Lorton
Workhouse Arts Center theater opens new season.
After over a year’s hiatus, the Workhouse Arts Center will be producing in-house productions of live theater once again. The productions will add to the already many offerings at the Workhouse. “We are very excited to return to in-house production starting with ‘The Rocky Horror Show,’” said Joseph Wallen, director of performing arts, Workhouse Arts Center.
Lorton: Something Big Coming to the Workhouse
‘BrewFest’ and musical entertainment set for Aug. 13.
Stepping out to find new and unique “ways to enhance the Workhouse Art Center’s role as a key driver of economic and cultural momentum” in Northern Virginia is a major goal, said Ava Spece, Workhouse CEO/President in a recent interview.
Fairfax Symphony Celebrating 60th Season
Orchestra deepens community ties.
Sixty years and counting. Since 1956, the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has been a leading orchestra, while remaining committed to community involvement.
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